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BASIC AND BEGINNING KARATE CLASS Sign up at the CAC to join the springtime Basic and Beginning Karate course. At least 10 students needed. No previous experience required.
DONATE AND GET A TAX BREAK Donate up to $200 for a single person or $400 for a married couple to the school district, for a specific program, school or in general, and get every penny back on your State Taxes. For more information visit msmusd.org/index.cfm?pID=3475
Are you a victim of domestic abuse? Call 520-385-4970 or toll free 1-855-385-4970. We can help.
Have free time? Volunteer at Safe Journey House. Call 520-385-4970 or toll free 1-855-385-4970.
The Oracle Medical Equipment Loan Closet is now available to Tri-Community residents in need of medical equipment. The closet is in need of donations of all forms of medical equipment (except hospital beds). Equipment must be in safe working condition. For information on how to borrow or to donate equipment, please contact Jane at 896-2516, Bill and Sharon at 896-2326, Lois at 896-9722 or Rachel at 896-9581.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Join San Manuel’s Walking and Exercise Group. Healthy living doesn’t happen at the doctor’s office – exercise. From 8-9:30 a.m. at the San Manuel Senior Center on Avenue A. Sponsors ask for a $1 donation to help with the utility costs.
SAN MANUEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY The members of the San Manuel Historical Society want to thank the citizens of San Manuel for their support of our Thrift store down by the Credit Union. Due to your generous donations we have been able to reach out to help other organizations support the people and animals of the Tri-Community. With the holidays coming up, we hope to give more but we cannot do that without your continued support. If you have something you’d like to donate but cannot get it to the store, call Janice at 385-4593 after 2 pm. Large pieces are especially needed.
The Home Alone Pendant offers peace of mind by being able to call for emergency assistance by simply pressing a button. Units are available in San Manuel through TRIAD. Call Jerry at 385-2835 for details.
San Manuel Open Market is still going strong ever Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to noon at 801 McNab Parkway in front of the Community Presbyterian Church. Table space is only $5. There are lots of baked goods, food, coffee, craft items and swap meet bargains. Come and meet your friends and neighbors. For more information, contact Doris at 520-212-2244.
The Mammoth-Winkelman Early Head Start is accepting enrollment applications for children 0-3 years for the 2012-2013 school year. Children must be three before Aug. 31, 2012. Parents must bring in proof of birth, guardianship, income and immunizations. Children with disabilities accepted. Call 520-487-2843 for more information.
San Manuel Museum, located in the Elks Lodge breezeway, is operated by the San Manuel Historical Society. It is now open on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for you to come and see items from San Manuel’s history!
The San Manuel Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to work one day, or more, per week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Thrift Store is run by the San Manuel Historical Society and proceeds from Thrift Store sales go to support the SM Museum, as well as the SM Library, Christmas Toy Drive, and other local charitable organizations.
Resource information for seniors is now available at Sun Life Clinic in San Manuel. Some of the information available is meant to aid caregivers in their work. Also available is medicine safety information for seniors. Stop in or call to get more information and phone numbers on these and other subjects. The office is open Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 520-709-8322 or 1-800-293-9393or 363-9525 after 4pm for more information.
Need prayer? Call Community Presbyterian Church at 385-2381 and leave your prayer request. Messages will be checked daily. Also, you can join us for prayer Monday through Friday, 8-9 a.m., 801 McNab (top of McNab), San Manuel.
Come and have fellowship with us and if you don’t know Jesus, you can get to know Him at the First Baptist Church of Oracle on Sundays at 11 a.m. For more information, please call 520-808-3171.
Saxophone and brass instrument players are needed for the Noisemakers, the Tri-Community Band. You do not need to be an expert to participate. Call Rob Roberts at 385-4682 for more information.
The Mammoth Community Center, 101 Fifth St., is open every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. for seniors. Join in on the games, information and refreshments. Senior potluck is held the second Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome and bring a friend.
SCIENCE FAIR On Mon., Dec. 3 – Fri. Dec. 14, attend the San Manuel High School Science Fair. Contact William Kotter at kotterw@msmusd.org.
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT On Nov. 20 from 8 am – 4:30 pm Pinal-Gila Council for Senior Citizens will be holding Medicare Open Enrollment as part of the SaddleBrooke Health Fair, 38759 S. Mountain Blvd., SaddleBrooke. Your healthcare changes from year to year, and your health plan may change the benefits and costs, each year, too. Open Enrollment is the one time of year that all people with Medicare can see what new benefits are offered and make changes to their coverage. Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.
Friday,Dec. 7th, 8 a.m., OWN, Oracle Women’s Network, invites local businesswomen to join them every month for a breakfast meeting in Oracle. November’s meeting will be held at the Oracle Community Center at 8 a.m. For reservations or more information, please email oraclewomensnetwork@gmail.com.
SMHS 50’S & 60’S REUNION On Fri., Dec. 7, the San Manuel High School 50’s & 60’s Reunion Committee will gather in San Manuel for a Christmas Pot Luck Soiree. Graduates, attendees or teachers of SMHS from the 50’s & 60’s are welcome to join us! Coach and Aurora Ruiz will be our special guests. For more detailed information, please contact Arlene Jaramillo (‘65) Laguna at AL102847@aol.com, or Sharon McKee (’63) Newton at (M) 928 521-4707 – (H) 520 385-4274 or sharonn63@centurylink.net.
OCC CRAFT FAIR The Oracle Community Center will hold a craft fair at the center on Sat., Dec. 8, from 8 am – 3 pm. Breakfast will be offered and there will be lots of craft tables full of wonderful items to purchase. Christmas shopping, anyone?
OCC PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Oracle Community Center will have a pancake breakfast on Sat., Dec. 8, from 7 am -11 am. Craft tables are available for $10, to sell your hand crafted items and raffles will be held for great baskets stuffed to the brim with wonderful items. For more information please call the center at 896-9326.
FLAG FOOTBALL Flag Football will be played in Mammoth on Sat., Dec. 8; San Manuel on Wed., Dec. 12 and the championship will be played in San Manuel on Sat., Dec. 15.
DUDLEYVILLE LIGHT PARADE Dudleyville Light Parade will be on Sat., Dec 8, at 6 pm. No charge for entries. Santa Claus will meet with the kids and hand out treats after the parade at the fire station. Everyone is welcome to enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies.
MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY IS COMING On Dec. 10, from 1:15 pm – 6 pm there will be Mobile On-site Mammography available by appointment at the San Manuel High School auditorium parking lot, 711 McNab Parkway in San Manuel. To make your appointment and verify insurance, please call 480-967-3767 or 800-285-0272. Please have your insurance card available. There is a $0 Co-Pay for MERITAIN member or their covered dependent per the Preventive Wellness Benefit. Cost for non-insured patients is $167.
LIVING WORD CHAPEL Living Word Chapel presents “One Bethlehem Night”, a dramatic musical which brings the Christmas story to life, on Dec. 13-16 at 7 pm. Tickets are available at the church office for a $5 donation per ticket Call 896-2771 for more information.
CHRISTMAS SENIOR LUNCH Christmas Lunch for Seniors will be held at the Hayden Senior Center on Dec. 14 from 11 am to 1 pm. Please call 520-356-6455 for more information or to arrange a ride.
VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE The 18th Annual Celebration of Virgen de Guadalupe will be held on Sat., Dec. 15 at 1 pm, at the home of Braulio and JoAnn Amavisca at 419 W. Quarelli St. in Winkelman. All are welcome!
2012 POLAR PLUNGE REGISTRATION Have you ever wanted to jump into the San Manuel Pool in December? On Sat., Dec. 15 you can get your chance. $20 will get you in, your successful PLUNGE will get you a free cup of cocoa or coffee, a snack and a Polar Plunge 2012 t-shirt.. This event is sponsored by the San Manuel High School Class of 2016 and Mammoth – San Manuel Community Schools. Visit www.facebook.com/msmcommunityschools for more information.
SAN MANUEL HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT On Thurs., Dec. 20, beginning at 7 pm, there will be a San Manuel High School concert. Contact Erin Hepler at helpere@msmusd.org for more information.
CHRISTMAS BREAK PARTY School aged children and teens are all welcome to attend the El Centro Youth Center’s free Christmas party at 2 pm on Fri., Dec. 21.
HOLIDAY GIFT AND ART MARKET Find gifts for special people at the Oracle Holiday Gifts & Art Market. 20 artists and artisans will show new and original work at the storefront gallery, 1880 W. American Ave, Wednesdays -Sundays through Dec. 23.
HOLIDAY GIFT AND ART MARKET Find gifts for special people at the Oracle Holiday Gifts & Art Market. 20 artists and artisans will show new and original work at the storefront gallery, 1880 W. American Ave, Wednesdays -Sundays through Dec. 23.
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